SOUTH AUSTRALIA
10 DAY
FOL LOW THE MIG HTY M URRA Y 23 JU L – 1 AU G 2018
QLD
Brisbane
Flight Brisbane to Sydney
Flight Adelaide to home
NSW
Renmark 1 Mildura 1 Mannum 1 Swan Hill
Sydney
1
Adelaide
2
Goolwa
VIC
1
Echuca
1
Albury
1 Cooma
Ultimate Experiences • See where the Darling and Murray Rivers meet • Dinner on board the Pride of the Murray Paddle Steamer • Experience the Sound and Light Show of Swan Hill Pioneer Village • Immerse yourself in early settler life at the Old Tailem Pioneer Village
INCLUSIONS • Ensuite accommodation – twin share basis • Taxi home pickup and return within the Greater Brisbane area* • Pickup and return locations throughout the Hunter, Central Coast and Sydney • Flights • Meals as shown • Traveller’s Refund Guarantee • Entries and attractions as shown
Experience the life of the Murray River, following the path of the mighty Murray and discovering the historical significance of this river to the first settlements in Southern Australia. From where the Darling and Murray Rivers meet to where the Murray meets the sea, marvel at the wonderful plant and animal life that are part of this unique ecosystem.
Day 1 » Home – Cooma Departing the Hunter and Brisbane meet your fellow travellers at morning tea in Sydney. From here we take the Hume Highway south. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the historic town of Bungendore on the opposite side of Lake George. Mid afternoon we arrive in Cooma where we will stay overnight. Enjoy dinner in the restaurant with time to relax around the log fire in the lodge. (LD)
Kosciuszko Motor Inn (Ph 02 6452 6343)
Day 2 » Cooma – Power Stations – Albury Today you will be as close as you can get to the headwaters of the Murray River. Traverse the Alpine Way from Cooma to Khancoban via Adaminaby, stopping at the interactive visitors centre at the Murray 2 Power Station. Here we will gain an understanding of how important the Snowy Hydro Scheme has been, and still is, to the area. Enjoy a picnic lunch as we journey beside the Upper Murray via the towns of Jingellic and Talgarno. This afternoon, arrive into Albury - a major regional city situated on the New South Wales side of the Murray River, with it’s twin city Wodonga situated on the Victorian side. Be enthralled as you embark on a town tour of these two cities hosted by a local guide. (BLD)
Best Western Plus Hovell Tree (Ph 02 6042 3900)
Day 3 » Albury – Wineries and Paddleboat Dinner – Echuca The Rutherglen wine region is one of the oldest and most recognised wine regions in Australia—over 150 years of dedication and commitment, combined with a unique climate, have created incredibly complex, unique and world renowned wines. Enjoy a visit, view the art gallery and perhaps purchase a few gifts. Once back on board your coach, travel through the rich fruit growing areas via Cobram to Koonoomoo stopping at The Big Strawberry for lunch. This evening enjoy dinner on Echuca’s finest paddle steamer, the Pride of the Murray. (BLD)
Philadelphia Motor Inn (Ph 03 5482 5700)
+ COMBINE WITH
• Modern luxury tour coach • Experienced Coach Captain and attentive Tour Hostess • Robert’s Famous Homemade Morning Tea
PRICE LIST (INCL. GST) Departing Brisbane from: $4,210 PP Departing The Hunter from: $3,770 PP Single Supplement: $564
BNE
16 day TRACING THE T E L EG R AP H 3 – 1 8 AU G 2 0 1 8
Explore Australia’s breathtaking and majestic heart. From the arid regions of South Australia right through her centre to the once isolated, now cosmopolitan city of Darwin. Travel by coach to Darwin then fly back; or enquire about travelling home on The Ghan, one of the world’s great train journeys.
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Day 4 » Echuca Historic Port – Swan Hill This morning learn more about the Port of Echuca on a guided tour and later spend some time wandering around this historic port. Continue to Barham where in the early years, many paddle steamers were built from wood logged in the area. Admire the lift bridge still in operation since 1904, an absolute engineering marvel. Visit The Border Flywheelers Museum set up to collect, restore, record and exhibit the historical development of farm tractors, machinery, engines and other artefacts used by the farming community along the Murray Darling Basin. This afternoon, travel back into Victoria, arriving in Swan Hill for our overnight stay. Tonight we will be a part of the Sound and Light Show at Swan Hill Pioneer Village. (BLD)
Comfort Inn Campbell (Ph 03 5032 4427)
Day 5 » Swan Hill – Murray Darling Junction – Mildura We start our day with a visit to the Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement situated on the picturesque banks of the Marraboor River. Embrace the past with a feeling that you have stepped back in time. Traverse the Murray Valley Highway, through predominately irrigated farmland enroute to Robinvale for lunch. Spend the afternoon border hoping as you travel via Wentworth in New South Wales, situated on the junction of the Darling and Murray Rivers before crossing the border back into Victoria and arriving in Mildura. (BLD)
Best Western Chaffey Motor Inn (Ph 03 5023 5833)
Day 6 » Mildura – Luncheon Cruise – Renmark Today join a three hour cruise along the Murray. Sit back, relax and take in the ever changing scenery along this magnificent river, enjoying an informative commentary, morning tea and lunch. Disembark and board your coach for the short journey to Renmark where we visit the innovatively designed McCormick Centre for the Environment, with its large interpretative model of the Murray Darling Basin. (BLD)
Econolodge Citrus Valley Motel (Ph 08 8586 6717)
Day 7 » Renmark – Mannum Today we travel to the township of Morgan, one of the busiest South Australian Murray River Ports where 12 metre high wharves were constructed exclusively for the paddle steamers which once plied the Murray-Darling River. Continue onto Blanchetown, home of Lock No.1 and Riverland Gateway and one of the first settlements in South Australia. Following lunch, enjoy a visit to the Swan Reach Museum, which holds a fascinating collection of memorabilia reflecting the early European history of this part of the Murray River. (BLD)
Mannum Motel (Ph 08 8569 1808)
Day 8 » Mannum – Tailem Pioneer Village – Goolwa Today enjoy a locally guided tour of Mannum, which includes a visit to the historic Dock Museum. Here you will learn more about how Mannum became the birthplace of the paddle steamer in the Murray Darling Basin. After lunch travel to Tailem Bend and see what life was like for the settlers of South Australia from 1860 - 1960 at the Old Tailem Pioneer Village, where shops are stocked with original items, packets and hardware. Travel via Wellington and Strathalbyn to Goolwa for our next two nights. (BLD)
2 Nights Goolwa Central Motel (Ph 08 8555 1155)
Day 9 » Goolwa and Coorong Lunch Cruise Enjoy a guided tour of Mundoo Island - a privately owned cattle station in the heart of the Coorong. During your tour you will learn of the fascinating history of Mundoo Island, the Old Mundoo Barrage, Coorong Barrages, Pt Blenkinsop Lighthouse, and the electric telegraph from Adelaide to Melbourne. Later board the Spirit of Coorong for a luncheon cruise viewing the Goolwa Barrage, the lock and Coorong National Park - at the mouth of the River Murray. View spectacular white sand dunes and birdlife. Disembark for a guided boardwalk through the sand dunes of the Younghusband Peninsula before cruising back to Goolwa. Later this afternoon relive childhood memories when you visit the River Dolls of Goolwa Doll Museum. (BLD)
Day 10 » Goolwa – McLaren Vale – Home Before departing Goolwa learn more about this township situated at the mouth of the Murray River on Lake Alexandrina. Travel to McLaren Vale, one of Australia’s renowned wine and food regions – a lovely place for our lunch today. After lunch we will make our way to Adelaide Airport for your flight home. (BL)
H O W TO B OO K For more information on any of our tours please call us.
1300 631 383
You can also visit our website or come and see us in person at our office locations: Brisbane:
88 Hoskins Street, Sandgate QLD
Email:
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Maitland:
3 Woodford Place, Thornton NSW
Web: aaj.com.au
Post:
PO Box 357, Sandgate QLD 4017
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Fare inclusions Fares are based on a per person twin share basis and include air conditioned coach travel, services of a professional AAJ Coach Crew, accommodation, all entrance fees and meals as stated in the itinerary. A single supplement applies for all passengers requesting the sole use of motel accommodation. Single supplement does not guarantee sole seating on the coach. Single travellers wishing to twin share can pay twin share price only as we will organise your accommodation with another traveller of the same gender. Where a traveller requests us to organise someone to share with them on a twin share basis, or makes their own arrangement, they will be liable for any additional costs if either party or they mutually decide to travel on their own. AAJ will not be liable for any additional expenses incurred on their behalf. Any increases in flight prices, fuel surcharges, taxes or any other price rises charged to us by our suppliers may be passed on to passengers. Fares are correct at the time of printing.
Taxi Home Pickup and Return* A door to door service is offered on tours where a passenger lives (or is joining the tour) in the Greater Brisbane Area and “Taxi Home Pickup and Return*” is listed under the inclusions on the individual itinerary. The area covers anywhere from Bribie Island in the north, Ipswich and surrounds in the west to Jacobs Well in the south. A door to door service may be available to passengers outside of these areas (at an additional cost); please speak to our staff at time of booking if you would like further information.
Tour participation – fitness for travel and dietary requirements Passengers accept that it is their responsibility to ensure that their health is in a state which allows them to enjoy the tour and successfully complete the activities that the tour offers. It is essential for you to address any medical conditions/dietary requirements with us at the time of booking. These special requirements will be requested, however they cannot be guaranteed. Clients agree to accept the authority and decisions of AAJ’s representatives while on tour. If in the opinion of any such persons your mental, physical, medical or other condition renders you incapable to care for yourself, causes you to become a hazard to yourself or other passengers, or results in you becoming objectionable to other passengers or staff, you will not be permitted to embark or continue on the whole or any part of the holiday. AAJ is not liable to you for any costs associated with such a decision and you will not be refunded for any part of the package. If you are affected by any such condition that might affect your or others’ enjoyment or active participation on the tour, you must advise us at the time of booking.
Luggage Each passenger is entitled to bring a cabin bag on board with a maximum weight of 5kg and one suitcase only, with a maximum weight of 20kg unless otherwise stated on individual tour itineraries. Couples travelling together are requested to use individual suitcases. Although AAJ staff may handle your luggage, your suitcase should be of a size and weight you could manage yourself. All luggage is entirely at the owner’s risk for loss or damage.
Cancellation policy Please notify us as soon as a problem arises that may affect your travel plans. For the convenience of wait-listed travellers, it is essential to notify us by phone on 1300 631 383 as soon as a necessity arises to cancel a booking. Travellers must choose to take advantage of AAJ’s Traveller’s Refund Guarantee or to take a travel insurance option. AAJ is licenced to handle travel insurance in house and can issue policies as required. Cancellation fees are outlined on each individual tour Trust Receipt.
AAJ’s Traveller’s Refund Guarantee The Traveller’s Refund Guarantee is only available on tours where it is listed under the inclusions on individual itineraries. Should you need to cancel one of these tours owing to illness or accident, on presentation of a medical certificate you will receive a full refund. AAJ’s Traveller’s Refund Guarantee is provided at no extra cost, however it is null and void if a passenger holds a current travel insurance policy for the tour being undertaken. If a travel insurance policy is held, please note that 100% of the tour fare will be forfeited as at the final payment date for each individual tour. AAJ’s Traveller’s Refund Guarantee does not cover our selection of international departures or selected Australian holiday tours involving other tour operators. It also does not cover lost or stolen luggage, ambulance expenses (if not a Queensland resident), or extra accommodation for you or your travelling companion. Please ask our team if you are unsure. Cancellation before travel: If on written advice of a medical practitioner, due to illness or accident, a traveller and companion will be unable to commence their tour that is totally operated by AAJ, a full refund will be made up until the day of travel. Curtailment of Australian holiday tours: If because of unforeseen circumstances a medical practitioner advises of curtailment earlier than planned, a traveller and companion will be entitled to the equivalent cost of a coach fare home plus any refundable portion for accommodation or entry fees, however, any additional expenses (e.g. accommodation, travel or incidentals) would be at your own cost.
Travel insurance It is strongly recommended that travellers hold a relevant travel insurance policy when a holiday tour involves other tour operators, or where the Traveller’s Refund Guarantee does not apply. Travel insurance can protect you against the costs of cancellation before a tour departs and during the tour. Accidents can and do happen and can be very costly if you are not insured. Please ask our team at the time of booking if you require assistance with travel insurance. If you choose to purchase travel insurance with another provider, we will require a copy of the policy to confirm insurance has been taken out. If a tour recommends travel insurance be taken and you choose not to do so, you will be required to sign a waiver declaring this.
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Health and medical Passengers accept that it is their responsibility to ensure that their health is in a state which allows them to enjoy the tour and successfully complete activities that the tour offers. It is essential for you to address any medical conditions/dietary requirements with us at the time of booking. Special requirements will be requested, however cannot be guaranteed. Person 1
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Cross Country Tours Pty Ltd • ABN 82 010 745 561 • 1300 631 383 PO Box 357 Sandgate QLD 4017 • 88 Hoskins Street Sandgate QLD 4017 • 3 Woodford Place Thornton NSW 2322
